Le Petite France Opens in Wellington with Shelly Bay Baker Baguettes

A new French delicatessen has opened in Wellington, and features “some of the best Baguettes I have eaten in New Zealand,” says Owner Olivier Schille in a recent post on Stuff.co.nz​. The shop features a range of wines, cheese, pasta and other French foods.

Le Petite France is located on Blair St. and is open Tuesday-Sunday. Be sure to grab a baguette when you visit and say hi to Oliver for us!

Sam Talks Fougasse with Simon Morton on Radio New Zealand

Simon Morton of This Way Up visited Owner and Head Baker Sam Forbes a to discuss the ever popular Fougasse Flatbread. Hailing from Provence, France, the Fougasse is a traditional flatbread that we typically spread with rosemary olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

Fougasse Recipe & Interview

Simon Morton convinced Sam to give up our secret Fougasse recipe, and you can find it over on the Radio New Zealand site.

To learn more about the bread making process and pickup some tricks and tips, have a listen to the radio segment below.